Slow Cooker Pasta Caprese
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup water
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups dried penne noodles
- 1 cup fresh small mozzarella balls
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Directions
- Prepare the crock of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Stir tomato sauce, onion, tomatoes, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil leaves, and salt together in the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir penne into the sauce in the cooker.
- Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spoon pasta and sauce onto plates; top with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil to serve.
Mealthy tip:
Top with freshly ground black pepper for an extra kick.
Reviews
What others are saying
Laura Griffin says:
This was my first time making pasta caprese, it was really good. Definitely a cheat day meal! The fresh mozzarella balls were my favorite part!
Jessica Scott says:
This pasta caprese was so delicious. The sauce is incredible, I would definitely use it in other dishes as well. This is another reason to love your slow cooker!